Highway Technician Assistant II
About The Position
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky. By joining our Clark County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant II in Clark County, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized in road and construction maintenance and operations.
Requirements
- Must have two years of construction or highway maintenance experience.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a Class B commercial driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
- The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of employment in this job classification.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
- Experience in equipment operation for road maintenance
- Experience completing shift or on-call schedules
- Experience in snow and ice plowing skills
- Commercial Driver License
- Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, geology, earth science, industrial drafting, design technology, construction technology, or a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance.
- College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Haul materials to and from job sites
- Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months
- Operate a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers
- Use a variety of hand and power tools for maintenance activities, learn the basics of surveying
- Flagging for operations requiring traffic control.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings
- Professional Development opportunities and ongoing training.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs
- Paid leave and paid holidays
- Shift premium during overtime hours
- Steady work schedule with opportunities for overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
